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WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The gases produced when Cu(NO₃)₂(s) was heated are

  • A. NO and NO₂
  • B. O₂ and NO₂Correct
  • C. O₂ and NO
  • D. NO₂ and N₂O₄

Explanation

When Cu(NO3)2 is heated, the gases produced are NO2 and O2: 2Cu(NO3)2 → 2CuO + 4NO2 + O2.

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